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MIFFLINTOWN - Jillian Christine Swartz, 13, of 312 Orange Street, Mifflintown, entered into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Hershey Medical Center, with her parents at her bedside.
Born March 13, 1991 in Lewistown, she was the second daughter in a family of eight girls and is survived by her loving parents, Joel and Jill Swartz, and her sisters, Jessica, Joanna, Janelle, Julianne, Josephine, Janessa and Jamie, all at home. Also surviving are her grandparents, Albert and June Gray of Mifflintown RR2, Joyce Swartz of Mifflintown and Karen Swartz of Richfield; her great-grandfather, Robert Gray of Townsend Inlet, NJ, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ivan D. Swartz, Sr., and one uncle, Albert Gray, Jr.
Jillian was in eighth grade at the Tuscarora Junior High School, Mifflintown. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church and youth group. Jillian was a member of the Port Royal girl's soccer team, several traveling soccer teams, the Port Royal girl's softball team, the Juniata Jaguars Softball Team and the Junior High basketball team. She was a student of The Margaret McCann School of Dance. Jillian was an avid Philadelphia Eagle's fan and enjoyed deep sea fishing with her grandfather and cousins. Time with her family and friends was very important to her and she loved her sisters and cousins and was especially close to her cousin, Beth Dressler.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. friday, at Cedar Grove Brethren In Christ Church, Mifflintown, with Pastor Albert Gray officiating. Interment will be in the Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown. There will be a viewing Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., at Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third Street, Mifflintown and on Friday at the church, from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jillian's Hope, c/o The First National Bank of Mifflintown, 2 Main Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Frank & Sandy Wolfersberger
December 9, 2004
May the Lord comfort you and the family at this most difficult time. We know Jillian is safe in the hands of our precious Lord. Sincerely
Becky Zeigler
December 9, 2004
My thoughts and prayers have been with your entire family during the past year, and now even more at this difficult time. God lead you during Jillian's illness and now HE has lead her home, and THANKS BE TO HIM because she is now at peace.
Larry and Brenda Bubb
December 9, 2004
Joel, Jill and Girls: We were so sad to hear the news of Jillian's passing. She is with God now and will be your guardian angel. You may not remember us, we are the aunt and uncle of Cody Yohn. We met you at Hershey Medical Center and were so feeled with hope and faith after speaking with you at this difficult time. Jillian can now be with Cody and they can enjoy their own soccer game. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. God Bless You.
Jerry and Blossom Ranck
December 9, 2004
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your Jillian. We have had Jillian and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this past year. Godspeed, Jillian.
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Deb Dressler
December 9, 2004
How sorry we are to hear of your loss. You should be comforted to know that she will never have to face pain and trouble again.
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